Vinesh Phogat worked for Northern Railways as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD).
In the midst of rumors that she would be joining the Congress party, former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her resignation from the Indian Railways on Friday, claiming personal reasons. She shared a photo of her resignation letter on X along with the statement, “Working for Indian Railways has been a memorable and proud time of my life.” She was working for Northern Railways as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD).This week, the wrestler met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, which sparked speculation that she might join the party and run in the Haryana assembly elections next month. “At this point in my life, I have decided to separate myself from the railway service and have submitted my resignation to the competent authorities of the Indian Railways,” the wrestler said.
The 30-year-old had given up wrestling after being disqualified from the Olympic 50kg gold medal competition due to being 100 grams overweight prior to the match.
She had filed an appeal against the ruling, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport denied it. Vinesh stated personal reasons in her letter of resignation.
In her letter of resignation submitted to the general manager of Northern Railways, Vinesh said, “It is requested that I, Vinesh, w/o Sh. Somvir Rathi at present is working as OSD/Sports Northern – Railway in Level – 7.”
“Sir, keeping in view of my family circumstances/personal reasons, I am unable to perform my duties as OSD/sports. Therefore without any pressure, I wish to tender my resignation,” she said.
Vinesh requested for her resignation to be accepted with immediate effect.
“It is kindly requested that my resignation with immediate effect may be accepted from Northern Railway. One month salary will be deposited in lieu of my one month notice period,” she added.
